As Christians, we can often guilt ourselves into thinking that we should be happy in our trials, because verses such as James 1:2-4 tell us to "consider it joy" when we encounter trials. However, what if the verse isn't telling us to fake happiness in our trials, but instead telling us to view our trials in a different way because of what they produce in us and the benefit they give us? This episode explores the practical wisdom and encouragement in James 1:2-4 that helps us get through and view differently our most difficult life circumstances. Part 1 in "Rejoicing in Our Trials" series.

Ever felt worn out and disillusioned as a mom? Acting as a referee for sibling fights, diffusing toddler tantrums, or managing teenage disrespect have you feeling like you're not sure why you signed up to be a mom? In Part 4 of "Motherhood: The Joys, Challenges, and Trials," the episode explores the truth in Scripture that can give us the motivation and empowerment necessary to face down our toughest mom moments and find joy in the journey once again.

In our society, many advocate that we just let children govern themselves and choose their own path in terms of gender, sexuality, religion, and values. Yet, Proverbs 22:6 tells us that as parents we have a responsibility to raise our children in the way they should go. This episode explores what it means to train a child and the benefits of training for not only the child, but for parents, when we follow the Word of God. Part 3 of "Motherhood: The Joys, Challenges, and Trials."

In Part 2 of the series "Motherhood: The Joys, Challenges, and Trials," the episode explores the job of a wife and mother as defined in Titus 2 and how the job requires that we be a "keeper" of our homes and children. The episode discusses misconceptions about what that means, as well as what a "keeper" looks like - drawing some connections to the job of lighthouse keeper.

As stay-at-home moms, we can feel like we serve people all day long without recognition or thanks. Being a stay-at-home mom also requires sacrifices such as stepping away from a fulfilling career, making budgetary adjustments, and letting go of personal dreams to focus on caring for little ones and our homes. In Part 1 of the series "Motherhood: The Joys, Challenges, and Trials," we take an honest look at motherhood and what the Bible says about the value of moms.

In Part 4 of our series "Staying True to Your Calling," we conclude with this episode on how to move forward in your calling. After answering God's call, we often make a good start but can get stuck in the middle in trials and painful circumstances. We discuss how to keep moving rather than bail on God's plan - and how our difficulties are those that can strengthen us, rather than cause us to abandon the way God is leading.

in Part 3 of the series "Staying True to Your Calling," we explore 3 fears that can come against us in the process of stepping out to start or complete the assignment that God has given to us. We can look at the story of Anna the prophetess in Luke 2 and gain some lessons about how to combat our fears and rest in the assurance that when we participate with God in His plans for our lives, He does through us what we could never do on our own.

The word "calling" is thrown around in both the Christian and secular community, but what is calling in biblical terms? In Part 2 of "Staying True to Your Calling" series, we focus on 3 lessons Paul gives us in Galatians about what it means to walk in your God-given calling.

Ever backed down from telling others parts of your story or boldly living out your faith because you weren't sure how others would receive you? In Part 1 of a series on being true to your God-given calling, we talk about how to walk in your calling without hiding or diluting the person God has made you to be.

When we walk through circumstances that are heartbreaking or just plain hard, we are tempted to doubt the goodness of God and pull away from Him. But Satan wants us to do just that and uses our hard times to get us to believe God doesn't really love us. In Part 4 of our series "Finding Hope in the Midst of Disappointing Circumstances," we explore in this episode how much God loves us and why it's important to cling to this truth in the middle of our worst life circumstances.